Cut Corduroy Fabric 14 Wale from Germany
This is a warp pile fabric made from cotton with cut pile forming distinctive vertical ribs (14 wales per inch), commonly used for trousers and skirts. It falls under HTS 5801.27.50 as a cut warp pile fabric of cotton, distinct from uncut or knotted pile types. The cut pile gives it a velvety texture ideal for apparel.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
18.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Verify pile height and wale count in documentation to confirm warp pile classification under 5801
• Ensure cotton content exceeds 85% for accurate heading; blends may shift to Chapter 52
• Avoid misclassifying as apparel (Chapter 62) by importing as fabric, not made-up goods